Konnichi Wa Minna-san!
A/N: I've finally finished this chapter. It took me a whole week to write this chapter alone. With the end of my senior year coming, I am really, really busy. But because I love writing fanfics so much and because I love reading your reviews, I threw my homeworks aside and wrote this chapter instead. You all should be glad; because I am.
A Quick note, because it takes me really long to finish a chapter and write everything I want to say, I will be saying what I want in my profile. Another reason is because you can't post a single A/N page; therefore, I will use my profile to my advantage. In my profile, which I will update regularly, I will tell you if there are any new fics that I have finished or just wrote; and I will tell you when any chapter is done. My profile will be my A/N for my fics, so look in my profile to see anything new from me.
Warning: This fic contains Shounen-ai. If you do not like it, you can leave this page by pressing the back button. But for those who don't care or are really into shounen-ai, enjoy! Another thing, this chapter or/and this fic contains major OCC. I have not seen the anime nor read the manga, so please forgive me if you find this too outrageous. But you know, I don't mind OCCness that much. Only when the characters are like evil or something; other than that, it's fine.
This chapter: Fuji and Tezuka meets, plays tennis, but Fuji runs away, crying. Yuuta comes in and helps Fuji out with his problems.
This chapter is dedicated to all four of my reviewers. You guys are my first reviews ever. DOMOU ARIGATOU GOZAIMASUTAIYO!
Alyse Minamoto- thank you! I know that this not is the best; it's far from the best. Yes, getting the characters to be IC is really hard. Everyone has the temptation to make it OCC. Thanks for reading and keep on reviewing.
mabaroshi16- Your favorite pairings? That's great news. They are mine too. The Tezuka and Fuji-ness is dedicated to you. Please enjoy and keep on reviewing. Also, thanks for reading and review.
Kikumaru-twin- hey hey! I am continuing just like you wanted. (^_^) Thanks for reading and reviewing! Please enjoy!
Sharl- Here is the next chapter. I hope it meets your expectations. You really love my fic?? Hontou?? Arigatou! You're the first person to say that, doumo *bows*. You got that right; LONG LIVE TEZUKA/FUJI & OISHI/EIJI!!! Thanks for reading and reviewing. Please enjoy and please review!
Disclaimer: I Do NOT own them.
Normal Day Janai!-chapter 2
Douzo!
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"Tezuka ..."
"Hey Fuji," Tezuka greeted before walking to a bench to drop his water bottle.
"What are you doing here?" Fuji asked.
"Huh? What are you talking about? I'm here to play tennis," came Tezuka's reply.
"But I thought something came up and you wouldn't be able to make it today."
"Why would you think that?"
"Um...well, Oishi called and he said that you guys wouldn't be able to make it today."
"Well, I don't know about the others, but I'm not busy so I came here like usual."
"Oh." Fuji was confused. 'Why would Oishi....wait, he said 'the others', he didn't tell me exactly who...hm...' Fuji thought. He was looking at Tezuka while he thought this. 'Hmp, oh well. At least I have someone to play with.'
Tezuka turned around noticing that Fuji was off-ly quite. 'I wonder what's wrong.' Tezuka thought.
"So no one's gonna be here, huh? Let's play anyway. How about it, Fuji?" Tezuka asked breaking the silence.
"Oh, yeah sure," Fuji replied feeling kind of uncomfortable now that he's alone with Tezuka.
"Cool," Tezuka smiled and walked to the other side of the court.
Fuji's eyes went wide. 'He smiled. Was it my imagination? Or was it real...?' Fuji thought. He shook his head and went to his side of the court. 'It's nice to see him smile though' Fuji closed his eyes and relaxed a bit.
The game began and the two played with everything they had, knowing all too well of the other's tennis skills.
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The two played and played. They were so into their game that they didn't even notice time speed by. When they did notice the time, the sun was half way over the horizon. They decided to call it a day.
They came over to the bench after picking up all the scattered balls. They sat and rested.
"That was a great game," Fuji said.
"Aa," came Tezuka's reply.
"I haven't played that hard since the tournament," Fuji said looking at Tezuka.
"Hm."
Fuji frowned. 'He's back...' Fuji thought. 'What could I expect? He is Tezuka after all.'
"..."
"..." Fuji looked at the court, got up and prepared to leave.
"Fuji..."
"Yeah?" Fuji turned to Tezuka.
"Never mind." Tezuka looked away.
"Oh" Fuji blinked. "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow then. Ja." Fuji turned to the gate and started to leave.
The wind was blowing west. As Fuji approached the gate, his foot came on a ball that he thought was collected. Fuji stepped on top of it. It rolled under his foot. Fuji lost his balance and fell toward to the ground.
Just as Fuji's foot touched the ball, Tezuka looked up. When Fuji lost his balance, Tezuka got up and rushed over.
Fuji was expecting that he would fall face flat against the ground. He closed his eyes, waiting for the impact to come; but it never did.
Fuji felt arms wrapping around his waist. He was lying on someone's body. They lay there, not moving, on the ground. After a few seconds, Fuji opened his eyes. He turned around to face the person under him. He looked into the eyes of Tezuka Kunimitsu.
Fuji saw pools of everlasting warmth. He stared at the pools, unable to tare his gaze away.
"You okay?"
"Oh! Yeah, Thanks," Fuji said in a hurry. "Sorry."
"Don't worry about it," Tezuka said.
Time froze when Fuji met Tezuka's gaze again. They lay there, gazing at each other.
(Fuji's POV)
"Oh! Yeah, Thanks," I said in a hurry. What a klutz! I can't believe I fell tripping on a ball.
"Sorry," I apologized, not really looking at him.
"Don't worry about it," he said.
I brought my gaze from the ground and met his. Time stood still right then and there. I gazed into pools of emotion. I wanted to dive in and swim in it forever. I felt warmth spreading all over my body. I felt the heat spreading to my cheeks and stayed there. More heat collected. My cheeks felt like two just-baked cookies. (A/N: Yum! *drools*)
(Normal POV)
As Fuji gazed into the pools, he saw several emotions deep within. There was one that out leveled the others. It somehow seemed very familiar, but Fuji couldn't identify what it was. It was so strong that Fuji was overwhelmed by it, like a person standing on a humungous stage about to sing.
The emotion left suddenly as it came. Tezuka broke their gaze after a second. Fuji soon found his gaze at the warm arms that wrapped themselves around him. He blushed.
"Ah, sorry," Fuji apologized for the second time, tried to get up.
His effort was in vein as he found himself lying back on the ground. Unfortunately for Fuji, as he stood up, Tezuka still had his arms around him. Tezuka had forgotten about his arms. Before he knew it, Fuji had landed on him again. Because of their awkward position before, Fuji fell with his face in Tezuka/s chest.
Time stood still for the third time that day, and the two froze on the spot. Fuji's mind was going off the wall. 'What should I do? What should I do?' He kept on asking himself. 'His chest is so warm. Just like his eyes a minute ag...No! I have to stop thinking like that, not at a time like this.
Fuji felt the arms loosened around his waist. As soon as the arms left his waist, Fuji felt a lost of warmth. He wanted to feel warm again. He could feel the warmth again if he would only wrap his arms around the person in front of him, and embrace him, but he couldn't...He was afraid. He was very afraid.He had never known rejection, but he had a feeling that it would destroy his life. He didn't want to ruin his only chance of getting to know Tezuka; his only chance to be around him. With that, he confirmed his decision he made long ago.
Fuji got up and stood on his feet. He looked at Tezuka again and saw that he too was on his feet.
Fuji bowed and said, "gomen." A rush of emotion came after that one word was spoken.
Fuji felt a thin line of tears burning a trial down his cheeks. He had to get out of there before anything else escapes.
"Sorry again, Ja," with that Fuji dashed out of the court. Tears now visible for the world to see.
~~~
Fuji ran and ran. He didn't know where he was going but he needed to escape. He needed to get away from Tezuka; away from himself; away from his feelings toward Tezuka.
He didn't wasn't to feel this way. The moment he realized his feelings for Tezuka, he had longed and wished for Tezuka to feel the same way that he did toward him. If that was too much to ask a little feeling returned would be fine. Fuji wouldn't complain. But he it was useless. He knew it was futile. He knew that if he were to confess his feelings to Tezuka his life, his world would be shattered. That was why he kept to himself. He made sure not to let anything loose. He was 100% successful...until today. That was why he ran; he had to run. He didn't want to be rejected by Tezuka, the person he found he couldn't live without.
He ran until he noticed that he was almost home. His body had acted for his mind. Home in his room was where he wanted to be to get away from it all; the place where he could let anything loose. He ran straight home. The moment the door was open, he dashed straight up to his room. He closed the door behind him and locked it.
Yuuta came out of his room when he heard the front door open. He then saw a shadow flashing by him and headed for his brother's room. It was opened then closed. Yuuta heard a click, indicating that it was locked.
Yuuta walked over to his brother's room and knocked on it.
"Aniki? You in there?" Yuuta asked. After a second, silence greeted him.
"Aniki? You okay?" he tried again.
"...hai. I'm fine Yuuta. Don't worry," Fuji answered.
"Are you sure?"
"Hai. Genki desu,"
"Um...okay." Yuuta didn't believe Fuji but left anyway. Something was wrong with his aniki, and he's gonna find out what it was. Once he does, he'll help him with it. Yuuta smiled and went back to his room.
~~~
The Syuusuke had just finished eating dinner. Fuji went up to his room after excusing himself. Fuji had been quite throughout the course of the meal. His family was worried, especially Yuuta. His suspicions were correct.
Yuuta was sitting on the living room couch when the phone rang. Yuuta lowered the volume and went over to the phone and answered it.
"Moshi moshi?"
"Um...is Fuji there?" asked to voice.
"Hai. Chotto matte kudasai," Yuuta said. He dropped the phone on the counter and went to get Fuji.
*knock knock*
"Hai?"
"Aniki, phone for you."
"Aa. I'll be right there."
Yuuta walked to the phone. "He's coming."
"Hai, doumo." The voice thanked.
Yuuta went back to his place at the couch. Fuji came down a minute later.
"Moshi moshi?"
*Silence*
"Hello? Is anyone there?" Silence greeted him.
Fuji turned to Yuuta and asked, "Yuuta, are you sure there was a call for me?"
"Hai, I spoke to them too."
"I see," Fuji whispered to himself. He turned to the phone again.
"Moshi moshi?" Fuji tried again. Still there was silence.
"Mou!" Fuji yelled.
When Fuji was about to hang up the phone, he heard his name. He brought it to his ears again.
"Fuji?"
"Hai."
"I have to talk to you Fuji," the voice said.
"Tezuka..."
"Can I meet you tomorrow at noon at the park?" Tezuka asked.
"Um...sure..."
"Okay, see you tomorrow then. Ja."
"Ja"
Fuji hung up. After a moment, he has not moved an inch. Yuuta was watching his aniki's back.
"Fuji?"
Fuji was jerked back to reality at the sound of his name. He turned around to face his brother. Before Yuuta could even open his mouth to ask anymore, Fuji was gone. In a flash, only an outline of him was left. Yuuta blinked and blinked. A second later he heard a door being slammed shut. He knew that it was his brother's. Yuuta turned off the TV quickly and walked to his brother's room. He came to the door, but did not knock.
He wasn't sure what to do. So instead of doing anything, he just stood there in front of Fuji's door.
Yuuta stood there for a long time. He decided to give his brother his needed private time. He turned to his room, but as he turned, while his head made a 90 degrees turn, a light sobbing noise reached his ear. He stopped then turned his head toward his brother's door again.
Yuuta leaned his right ear to the door and listened. He could hear the sob louder now. As each second pass, the sob became more frequent and stronger. Yuuta knew that something was wrong, but he had only thought it was something to do with school or tennis. He didn't know it was this serious. Serious enough to make his 24/7 genki brother cry.
Yuuta brought his hand to the doorknob. He was surprised to find it unlocked. Yuuta turned it and stepped in. The door was opened and Yuuta noticed that the lights were not on. He quickly closed the door behind him. He was about to flip the lights on when he heard Fuji.
"Leave it off." It came as a whisper.
Yuuta turned around. He waited for a few seconds for his eyes to adjust themselves to the darkness of the room. When his eyes finally did adjust, he looked around the room.
Fuji sat in the corner farthest from the door. He was hugging his legs to his chest and was looking at Yuuta. Through the darkness, Yuuta could see the camouflage tears that were on Fuji's face. Yuuta walked over, very worried.
"Aniki? Daijobu ka?" Yuuta asked. He wanted to help his brother. If he could do anything in his power, he would for his brother.
"..."
"Please tell me what's wrong. I want to help."
Yuuta sat down beside Fuji. He waited. Fuji's tears kept on falling and he can't seem to stop them.
After a long waited silence, Fuji was able to control his tears.
"Sorry Yuuta, for making you worried."
"Don't apologize aniki. I'm always here for you."
"Thanks."
"Can you tell me what's wrong now?"
"Mm... Hey Yuuta."
"Hai."
"Have you ever found yourself liking someone, a lot?"
Yuuta was surprise, but didn't show it. "Um...hai..." Yuuta blushed.
"Did you find that you couldn't stop thinking about that person?"
"...hai..." Yuuta blushed again.
Silence came after Yuuta answered.
"Aniki, do you have someone special too?" Yuuta asked, wanting to know.
"..."
"If you have a problem with that someone, tell me and maybe I can help."
"Well, then tell me who this girl that you like first, Yuuta."
"Um...it's.....aa....um...." Yuuta tried to answer.
"Never mind. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
"No, it's not like that. I want to tell you, but I don't know....how to."
"First tell me her name."
"Well....um...aniki, she's a guy...." Yuuta replied.
"Oh..."
"Do you think of me any different from before you found out, aniki?" Yuuta asked nervously.
"Of course not, Yuuta." Fuji smiled.
After hearing that from his brother, Yuuta jumped up in front of Fuji and asked, "Really?? Hontou??"
"Hai, hai." Fuji's smile widened. "Now, why don't you sit down and tell me who this guy is."
"Hai!" Yuuta sat down beside Fuji again.
"So, does he know you like him?" Yuuta nodded.
"What did he say? Did he feel the same? Are you guys together?" Fuji asked, question after question.
"Chotte, slow down aniki. First when he found out, he ignored me for three whole days."
"Oh." Fuji somehow felt disappointed. He was happy that he out wasn't the only one who like guys the way he did. But now, after hearing that, he felt sad, knowing that it could be the same situation with him and Tezuka. "I'm sorry, Yuuta."
"Don't be, aniki. That wasn't the end though. On the third day, he came up to me at lunch. He told me how he felt. He said that he felt weird when I confessed to him. He also said that he had spent three days thinking about what I meant to him," Yuuta said.
"And you know what, aniki? He embraced me and returned my feelings. At that moment, I felt like I was flying. I was really happy." Yuuta blushed, and then smiled.
"I'm happy to hear that. I'm glad things worked out for you," Fuji said, though his tone was not convincing, even to himself.
"What about you, aniki? How are you guys doing? You and the special person."
"There's nothing going on between us. I haven't revealed how I felt yet."
"Really? Why is that?" Yuuta asked.
"'Cause I'm afraid. I know for sure that my feelings won't be returned. I don't want to be rejected."
"How can you be sure that you will be rejected? Does that person already have someone?"
"No, it's not that. It's...it's the same situation with you Yuuta."
"You mean, it's a he?" Fuji nodded.
"You know aniki, I know how you feel. I felt the same way before I told him how I felt. I was afraid, very afraid. I knew that he was someone I really love. I wouldn't be able to live without him with me. But as time passed by, I became more afraid. Not only because he will reject me, but also because someone will beat me to telling him their feelings. It would be over for me if that had happened. I didn't want to live without him knowing that there's at least one percent that I will be able to spend my life with him."
Fuji listened and absorbed. "So, I went and told him. That less than one percent were enough for him to return my feelings. So, aniki, go. Go and tell him. You won't know until you try. That less than one percent can make your life be heaven itself."
"If your feelings are not returned, I'll be here aniki. I'll be here. Just come to me. I know everything will be okay, because. Love is true, love is forever and love is in you," Yuuta finished.
Fuji sat there staring out to space. He was thinking what Yuuta had said. 'Love is true, love is forever, and love is in you' Fuji smiled, finally deciding what he wanted and needed to do.
"Thanks, Yuuta. You're the best."
"No problem!" Yuuta returned, beaming.
"Yuuta, I've decided to tell him what I feel tomorrow. Wait for the outcome, kay?"
"Of course." Yuuta bent over and hugged Fuji. "I wish you the world's luck."
"Thanks."
"Now! It's late and I need my sleep. I have a date with my koi tomorrow. Ja, aniki."
"Later."
Yuuta walked out of the room. Fuji changed and went to bed, finally able to sleep after many sleepless nights. Everything comes down to tomorrow. 'I wonder what Tezuka needed to talk to me about?' Fuji thought before drifting off to sleep.
Everything will be decided for Fuji Syuusuke tomorrow. Whether he will end up on the road of depression or the road to eternal happiness. Tezuka will be the referee, the judge to make the decision.
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DONE!! Man that took forever!
Thanks to all my reviewers. Please continue to review. Let me know what you think. I really, really love your feedbacks.
I have a quick question, well maybe two. First of all, this question also came up in another author's fic. Why is PoT fics sometimes called TeniPuri?? And what is the difference between Yaoi and shounen-ai fics? I have been wondering these two questions for sometime now.
Please review the fic, and with it, if you can, please answer my questions.
OJochan over and out!
A/N: I've finally finished this chapter. It took me a whole week to write this chapter alone. With the end of my senior year coming, I am really, really busy. But because I love writing fanfics so much and because I love reading your reviews, I threw my homeworks aside and wrote this chapter instead. You all should be glad; because I am.
A Quick note, because it takes me really long to finish a chapter and write everything I want to say, I will be saying what I want in my profile. Another reason is because you can't post a single A/N page; therefore, I will use my profile to my advantage. In my profile, which I will update regularly, I will tell you if there are any new fics that I have finished or just wrote; and I will tell you when any chapter is done. My profile will be my A/N for my fics, so look in my profile to see anything new from me.
Warning: This fic contains Shounen-ai. If you do not like it, you can leave this page by pressing the back button. But for those who don't care or are really into shounen-ai, enjoy! Another thing, this chapter or/and this fic contains major OCC. I have not seen the anime nor read the manga, so please forgive me if you find this too outrageous. But you know, I don't mind OCCness that much. Only when the characters are like evil or something; other than that, it's fine.
This chapter: Fuji and Tezuka meets, plays tennis, but Fuji runs away, crying. Yuuta comes in and helps Fuji out with his problems.
This chapter is dedicated to all four of my reviewers. You guys are my first reviews ever. DOMOU ARIGATOU GOZAIMASUTAIYO!
Alyse Minamoto- thank you! I know that this not is the best; it's far from the best. Yes, getting the characters to be IC is really hard. Everyone has the temptation to make it OCC. Thanks for reading and keep on reviewing.
mabaroshi16- Your favorite pairings? That's great news. They are mine too. The Tezuka and Fuji-ness is dedicated to you. Please enjoy and keep on reviewing. Also, thanks for reading and review.
Kikumaru-twin- hey hey! I am continuing just like you wanted. (^_^) Thanks for reading and reviewing! Please enjoy!
Sharl- Here is the next chapter. I hope it meets your expectations. You really love my fic?? Hontou?? Arigatou! You're the first person to say that, doumo *bows*. You got that right; LONG LIVE TEZUKA/FUJI & OISHI/EIJI!!! Thanks for reading and reviewing. Please enjoy and please review!
Disclaimer: I Do NOT own them.
Normal Day Janai!-chapter 2
Douzo!
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"Tezuka ..."
"Hey Fuji," Tezuka greeted before walking to a bench to drop his water bottle.
"What are you doing here?" Fuji asked.
"Huh? What are you talking about? I'm here to play tennis," came Tezuka's reply.
"But I thought something came up and you wouldn't be able to make it today."
"Why would you think that?"
"Um...well, Oishi called and he said that you guys wouldn't be able to make it today."
"Well, I don't know about the others, but I'm not busy so I came here like usual."
"Oh." Fuji was confused. 'Why would Oishi....wait, he said 'the others', he didn't tell me exactly who...hm...' Fuji thought. He was looking at Tezuka while he thought this. 'Hmp, oh well. At least I have someone to play with.'
Tezuka turned around noticing that Fuji was off-ly quite. 'I wonder what's wrong.' Tezuka thought.
"So no one's gonna be here, huh? Let's play anyway. How about it, Fuji?" Tezuka asked breaking the silence.
"Oh, yeah sure," Fuji replied feeling kind of uncomfortable now that he's alone with Tezuka.
"Cool," Tezuka smiled and walked to the other side of the court.
Fuji's eyes went wide. 'He smiled. Was it my imagination? Or was it real...?' Fuji thought. He shook his head and went to his side of the court. 'It's nice to see him smile though' Fuji closed his eyes and relaxed a bit.
The game began and the two played with everything they had, knowing all too well of the other's tennis skills.
~~~
The two played and played. They were so into their game that they didn't even notice time speed by. When they did notice the time, the sun was half way over the horizon. They decided to call it a day.
They came over to the bench after picking up all the scattered balls. They sat and rested.
"That was a great game," Fuji said.
"Aa," came Tezuka's reply.
"I haven't played that hard since the tournament," Fuji said looking at Tezuka.
"Hm."
Fuji frowned. 'He's back...' Fuji thought. 'What could I expect? He is Tezuka after all.'
"..."
"..." Fuji looked at the court, got up and prepared to leave.
"Fuji..."
"Yeah?" Fuji turned to Tezuka.
"Never mind." Tezuka looked away.
"Oh" Fuji blinked. "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow then. Ja." Fuji turned to the gate and started to leave.
The wind was blowing west. As Fuji approached the gate, his foot came on a ball that he thought was collected. Fuji stepped on top of it. It rolled under his foot. Fuji lost his balance and fell toward to the ground.
Just as Fuji's foot touched the ball, Tezuka looked up. When Fuji lost his balance, Tezuka got up and rushed over.
Fuji was expecting that he would fall face flat against the ground. He closed his eyes, waiting for the impact to come; but it never did.
Fuji felt arms wrapping around his waist. He was lying on someone's body. They lay there, not moving, on the ground. After a few seconds, Fuji opened his eyes. He turned around to face the person under him. He looked into the eyes of Tezuka Kunimitsu.
Fuji saw pools of everlasting warmth. He stared at the pools, unable to tare his gaze away.
"You okay?"
"Oh! Yeah, Thanks," Fuji said in a hurry. "Sorry."
"Don't worry about it," Tezuka said.
Time froze when Fuji met Tezuka's gaze again. They lay there, gazing at each other.
(Fuji's POV)
"Oh! Yeah, Thanks," I said in a hurry. What a klutz! I can't believe I fell tripping on a ball.
"Sorry," I apologized, not really looking at him.
"Don't worry about it," he said.
I brought my gaze from the ground and met his. Time stood still right then and there. I gazed into pools of emotion. I wanted to dive in and swim in it forever. I felt warmth spreading all over my body. I felt the heat spreading to my cheeks and stayed there. More heat collected. My cheeks felt like two just-baked cookies. (A/N: Yum! *drools*)
(Normal POV)
As Fuji gazed into the pools, he saw several emotions deep within. There was one that out leveled the others. It somehow seemed very familiar, but Fuji couldn't identify what it was. It was so strong that Fuji was overwhelmed by it, like a person standing on a humungous stage about to sing.
The emotion left suddenly as it came. Tezuka broke their gaze after a second. Fuji soon found his gaze at the warm arms that wrapped themselves around him. He blushed.
"Ah, sorry," Fuji apologized for the second time, tried to get up.
His effort was in vein as he found himself lying back on the ground. Unfortunately for Fuji, as he stood up, Tezuka still had his arms around him. Tezuka had forgotten about his arms. Before he knew it, Fuji had landed on him again. Because of their awkward position before, Fuji fell with his face in Tezuka/s chest.
Time stood still for the third time that day, and the two froze on the spot. Fuji's mind was going off the wall. 'What should I do? What should I do?' He kept on asking himself. 'His chest is so warm. Just like his eyes a minute ag...No! I have to stop thinking like that, not at a time like this.
Fuji felt the arms loosened around his waist. As soon as the arms left his waist, Fuji felt a lost of warmth. He wanted to feel warm again. He could feel the warmth again if he would only wrap his arms around the person in front of him, and embrace him, but he couldn't...He was afraid. He was very afraid.He had never known rejection, but he had a feeling that it would destroy his life. He didn't want to ruin his only chance of getting to know Tezuka; his only chance to be around him. With that, he confirmed his decision he made long ago.
Fuji got up and stood on his feet. He looked at Tezuka again and saw that he too was on his feet.
Fuji bowed and said, "gomen." A rush of emotion came after that one word was spoken.
Fuji felt a thin line of tears burning a trial down his cheeks. He had to get out of there before anything else escapes.
"Sorry again, Ja," with that Fuji dashed out of the court. Tears now visible for the world to see.
~~~
Fuji ran and ran. He didn't know where he was going but he needed to escape. He needed to get away from Tezuka; away from himself; away from his feelings toward Tezuka.
He didn't wasn't to feel this way. The moment he realized his feelings for Tezuka, he had longed and wished for Tezuka to feel the same way that he did toward him. If that was too much to ask a little feeling returned would be fine. Fuji wouldn't complain. But he it was useless. He knew it was futile. He knew that if he were to confess his feelings to Tezuka his life, his world would be shattered. That was why he kept to himself. He made sure not to let anything loose. He was 100% successful...until today. That was why he ran; he had to run. He didn't want to be rejected by Tezuka, the person he found he couldn't live without.
He ran until he noticed that he was almost home. His body had acted for his mind. Home in his room was where he wanted to be to get away from it all; the place where he could let anything loose. He ran straight home. The moment the door was open, he dashed straight up to his room. He closed the door behind him and locked it.
Yuuta came out of his room when he heard the front door open. He then saw a shadow flashing by him and headed for his brother's room. It was opened then closed. Yuuta heard a click, indicating that it was locked.
Yuuta walked over to his brother's room and knocked on it.
"Aniki? You in there?" Yuuta asked. After a second, silence greeted him.
"Aniki? You okay?" he tried again.
"...hai. I'm fine Yuuta. Don't worry," Fuji answered.
"Are you sure?"
"Hai. Genki desu,"
"Um...okay." Yuuta didn't believe Fuji but left anyway. Something was wrong with his aniki, and he's gonna find out what it was. Once he does, he'll help him with it. Yuuta smiled and went back to his room.
~~~
The Syuusuke had just finished eating dinner. Fuji went up to his room after excusing himself. Fuji had been quite throughout the course of the meal. His family was worried, especially Yuuta. His suspicions were correct.
Yuuta was sitting on the living room couch when the phone rang. Yuuta lowered the volume and went over to the phone and answered it.
"Moshi moshi?"
"Um...is Fuji there?" asked to voice.
"Hai. Chotto matte kudasai," Yuuta said. He dropped the phone on the counter and went to get Fuji.
*knock knock*
"Hai?"
"Aniki, phone for you."
"Aa. I'll be right there."
Yuuta walked to the phone. "He's coming."
"Hai, doumo." The voice thanked.
Yuuta went back to his place at the couch. Fuji came down a minute later.
"Moshi moshi?"
*Silence*
"Hello? Is anyone there?" Silence greeted him.
Fuji turned to Yuuta and asked, "Yuuta, are you sure there was a call for me?"
"Hai, I spoke to them too."
"I see," Fuji whispered to himself. He turned to the phone again.
"Moshi moshi?" Fuji tried again. Still there was silence.
"Mou!" Fuji yelled.
When Fuji was about to hang up the phone, he heard his name. He brought it to his ears again.
"Fuji?"
"Hai."
"I have to talk to you Fuji," the voice said.
"Tezuka..."
"Can I meet you tomorrow at noon at the park?" Tezuka asked.
"Um...sure..."
"Okay, see you tomorrow then. Ja."
"Ja"
Fuji hung up. After a moment, he has not moved an inch. Yuuta was watching his aniki's back.
"Fuji?"
Fuji was jerked back to reality at the sound of his name. He turned around to face his brother. Before Yuuta could even open his mouth to ask anymore, Fuji was gone. In a flash, only an outline of him was left. Yuuta blinked and blinked. A second later he heard a door being slammed shut. He knew that it was his brother's. Yuuta turned off the TV quickly and walked to his brother's room. He came to the door, but did not knock.
He wasn't sure what to do. So instead of doing anything, he just stood there in front of Fuji's door.
Yuuta stood there for a long time. He decided to give his brother his needed private time. He turned to his room, but as he turned, while his head made a 90 degrees turn, a light sobbing noise reached his ear. He stopped then turned his head toward his brother's door again.
Yuuta leaned his right ear to the door and listened. He could hear the sob louder now. As each second pass, the sob became more frequent and stronger. Yuuta knew that something was wrong, but he had only thought it was something to do with school or tennis. He didn't know it was this serious. Serious enough to make his 24/7 genki brother cry.
Yuuta brought his hand to the doorknob. He was surprised to find it unlocked. Yuuta turned it and stepped in. The door was opened and Yuuta noticed that the lights were not on. He quickly closed the door behind him. He was about to flip the lights on when he heard Fuji.
"Leave it off." It came as a whisper.
Yuuta turned around. He waited for a few seconds for his eyes to adjust themselves to the darkness of the room. When his eyes finally did adjust, he looked around the room.
Fuji sat in the corner farthest from the door. He was hugging his legs to his chest and was looking at Yuuta. Through the darkness, Yuuta could see the camouflage tears that were on Fuji's face. Yuuta walked over, very worried.
"Aniki? Daijobu ka?" Yuuta asked. He wanted to help his brother. If he could do anything in his power, he would for his brother.
"..."
"Please tell me what's wrong. I want to help."
Yuuta sat down beside Fuji. He waited. Fuji's tears kept on falling and he can't seem to stop them.
After a long waited silence, Fuji was able to control his tears.
"Sorry Yuuta, for making you worried."
"Don't apologize aniki. I'm always here for you."
"Thanks."
"Can you tell me what's wrong now?"
"Mm... Hey Yuuta."
"Hai."
"Have you ever found yourself liking someone, a lot?"
Yuuta was surprise, but didn't show it. "Um...hai..." Yuuta blushed.
"Did you find that you couldn't stop thinking about that person?"
"...hai..." Yuuta blushed again.
Silence came after Yuuta answered.
"Aniki, do you have someone special too?" Yuuta asked, wanting to know.
"..."
"If you have a problem with that someone, tell me and maybe I can help."
"Well, then tell me who this girl that you like first, Yuuta."
"Um...it's.....aa....um...." Yuuta tried to answer.
"Never mind. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
"No, it's not like that. I want to tell you, but I don't know....how to."
"First tell me her name."
"Well....um...aniki, she's a guy...." Yuuta replied.
"Oh..."
"Do you think of me any different from before you found out, aniki?" Yuuta asked nervously.
"Of course not, Yuuta." Fuji smiled.
After hearing that from his brother, Yuuta jumped up in front of Fuji and asked, "Really?? Hontou??"
"Hai, hai." Fuji's smile widened. "Now, why don't you sit down and tell me who this guy is."
"Hai!" Yuuta sat down beside Fuji again.
"So, does he know you like him?" Yuuta nodded.
"What did he say? Did he feel the same? Are you guys together?" Fuji asked, question after question.
"Chotte, slow down aniki. First when he found out, he ignored me for three whole days."
"Oh." Fuji somehow felt disappointed. He was happy that he out wasn't the only one who like guys the way he did. But now, after hearing that, he felt sad, knowing that it could be the same situation with him and Tezuka. "I'm sorry, Yuuta."
"Don't be, aniki. That wasn't the end though. On the third day, he came up to me at lunch. He told me how he felt. He said that he felt weird when I confessed to him. He also said that he had spent three days thinking about what I meant to him," Yuuta said.
"And you know what, aniki? He embraced me and returned my feelings. At that moment, I felt like I was flying. I was really happy." Yuuta blushed, and then smiled.
"I'm happy to hear that. I'm glad things worked out for you," Fuji said, though his tone was not convincing, even to himself.
"What about you, aniki? How are you guys doing? You and the special person."
"There's nothing going on between us. I haven't revealed how I felt yet."
"Really? Why is that?" Yuuta asked.
"'Cause I'm afraid. I know for sure that my feelings won't be returned. I don't want to be rejected."
"How can you be sure that you will be rejected? Does that person already have someone?"
"No, it's not that. It's...it's the same situation with you Yuuta."
"You mean, it's a he?" Fuji nodded.
"You know aniki, I know how you feel. I felt the same way before I told him how I felt. I was afraid, very afraid. I knew that he was someone I really love. I wouldn't be able to live without him with me. But as time passed by, I became more afraid. Not only because he will reject me, but also because someone will beat me to telling him their feelings. It would be over for me if that had happened. I didn't want to live without him knowing that there's at least one percent that I will be able to spend my life with him."
Fuji listened and absorbed. "So, I went and told him. That less than one percent were enough for him to return my feelings. So, aniki, go. Go and tell him. You won't know until you try. That less than one percent can make your life be heaven itself."
"If your feelings are not returned, I'll be here aniki. I'll be here. Just come to me. I know everything will be okay, because. Love is true, love is forever and love is in you," Yuuta finished.
Fuji sat there staring out to space. He was thinking what Yuuta had said. 'Love is true, love is forever, and love is in you' Fuji smiled, finally deciding what he wanted and needed to do.
"Thanks, Yuuta. You're the best."
"No problem!" Yuuta returned, beaming.
"Yuuta, I've decided to tell him what I feel tomorrow. Wait for the outcome, kay?"
"Of course." Yuuta bent over and hugged Fuji. "I wish you the world's luck."
"Thanks."
"Now! It's late and I need my sleep. I have a date with my koi tomorrow. Ja, aniki."
"Later."
Yuuta walked out of the room. Fuji changed and went to bed, finally able to sleep after many sleepless nights. Everything comes down to tomorrow. 'I wonder what Tezuka needed to talk to me about?' Fuji thought before drifting off to sleep.
Everything will be decided for Fuji Syuusuke tomorrow. Whether he will end up on the road of depression or the road to eternal happiness. Tezuka will be the referee, the judge to make the decision.
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DONE!! Man that took forever!
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